Hey all,

I wasn't sure where to post this question. What lifts do you guys use to perform maintenance on your cars? I know it depends on what type of maintenance but for things like fluid maintenance. Is there anything you guys recommend that gives you a good lift height to perform those tasks? Was looking through amazon and wanting all the things. Also looking at future work. I know it's a broad question just curious when getting started with DYI what you looked into and what works. Thanks.

 

depends on how much space you have. me personally i wont go near the scissor type lifts and got a 2 post installed in my basement. it cant go full height but i can sit on a stool under the car just fine.

 

Thx Spider, I guess I should've noted that this will be in my backyard. I have space to use but I don't have much storage space when I'm not using the lifts. I was looking at and these . I feel like the first ones would be ok to be able to change fluids but I know in the future I'll want to replace the clutch. Also was thinking about suspension in which the second option would be better.

 

I've used jack stands for years but i work off a 2 post lift more recently and that's the way to go if you've got space for it.

 

quick jack.
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My EZcarlift gets used for engine, gearbox, and differential oil changes. No hydraulics. No installation. Slow. Very stable.

https://www.ezcarlift.com/ezcarlift_...nda_s2000.html

-- Chuck

 

This is how mine sat for it's winter nap. Quick Jacks are surprisingly good and when Costco had them a fairly decent price.

 

Quick Jacks are worth it, especially if you're lowered a bit in my opinon. It's way easier on my back now that I don't need to jack up each side to get to the middle jack point

 

I go low budget, easy and safe.

I have 2x4s that have an angle cut on edge so I can drive up on them. Why? I can get my jack under the front lip and elevate the entire front end at the middle jack point. I use the jack to lift the entire back end using the diff as the jack point. If I need to use jack stands, those are still the two points I use to place all four, two at a time. I leave the jack in place as a backup and MAKE SURE the car is stable on them. I also tell someone I am under the car for emergency cases.

Be aware people have misidentified the front side jack points and have damaged the fender as a result. Make sure you are sure.